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There are always programs and services that are considered
unique and helpful. This section discusses the Young
Plaza Ambassadors program, which provides exceptionally
different programs to seven hundred middle schools around
the country. This program was actually started for the guests
of the Plaza Hotel in New York City, and it has become so successful
that it now attracts membership from middle schools.
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YPA (YOUNG PLAZA AMBASSADORS PROGRAM)
Lyudmila Bloch, Director
Plaza Hotel
Fifth Avenue and 59th Street
New York, NY 10019
(212) 546-5495
www.plazaypa.com
QUICK TAKE: The Plaza Hotel is known for its rich history and
its role as one of the leading hotels in New York City. The
Young Plaza Ambassadors (YPA) program celebrates legendary
Plaza adventures, as well as reinforces and develops children’s
leadership and cultural skills. In the spirit of the hotel’s
dedication to excellence, the Plaza developed a program to
help educate a new generation of sophisticated and cultured
young people.
AGE REQUIREMENT: 6–16
DATES: Year round
FEES: Free to all Plaza guests traveling with children and
staying for at least two nights. Nonguest membership, $150.00/
year.
BACKGROUND: The YPA began in 2000 and has received rave
reviews from every publication in which it has been reviewed.
DESCRIPTION: The YPA is a self-guided exploration that connects
traveling families with cultural landmarks, museums,
retailers, restaurants, and other exciting New York attractions.
Members are equipped with VIP passes, priority admissions,
complimentary tickets, and Home Alone sundaes (served on
request).
The program offers a variety of educational activities, such
as gourmet cooking classes, etiquette instructions, and veterinary
workshops (“Junior Vet Clinic”). On their first visit
to The Plaza, the children receive “welcome kits” with a YPA
wallet, Plaza dollars, discount coupons, gifts from various
partners, as well as planning services (i.e., personal shopping
help at FAO Schwartz, a calendar of events, and an entertainment
schedule) that make it easy for families to explore New
York and its kid-friendly venues. The YPA’s etiquette classes
may seem outdated, but how often have you been in a business
meeting or situation and felt clueless about using the
right fork?
OUR TAKE: It is a program like no other. It is fun and the
classes emphasize skills that a child can use daily.
OUR RECOMMENDATION: More than 6,000 individual members
enjoy the YPA program to date, including students from 7,000
middle schools in the New York tristate area. Call them when
you are in New York City, and see what they have cooking . . .
gourmet cooking, that is! This program is an experience that
you won’t forget.